BILOXI, Miss. � Mississippi Sea Wolves general manager and coach Bob Woods announced today that the team has re-signed left wing Lucas Drake (LEW-kahs DRAYK).
Drake, 24, returns for his second year in Mississippi, keeping his rookie status by playing in a total of 14 games last season. An ECHL player is considered a rookie by appearing in less than 25 total professional games. The 5-foot-10 and 185-pound Drake joined the Sea Wolves after playing four years at Western Michigan, finishing his senior season by tallying nine goals and 25 points in 39 games with the Broncos. A native of Holt, Michigan, Drake notched three assists in nine Sea Wolves games during the regular season and picked up a helper in five postseason games.
�I can�t wait to return to Mississippi,� said Drake. �I�m so excited to play again for the Sea Wolves coaching staff. It really helped me to come in after college last year and see what it takes to play pro. I�m working on my strength over the summer, so I�ll be ready for the regular season and a long run in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.�
�Lucas was a nice addition to our lineup late last season,� said Woods. �He brings a lot of speed and is an exciting player to watch. We expect that Drake will fit in well again this season after getting a taste of pro hockey last year.�
Drake is the third Sea Wolves player to sign for the 2004-05 season, joining Louis Dumont and Anthony Battaglia.
Mississippi opens its ninth ECHL season at home on October 22 against the Louisiana IceGators at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
A $25 down payment will secure your 2004-05 season ticket by calling (228) 275-WOLF. Season seats average as little as $7.25 per game for adults and $5.50 for children 12 and under.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling (228) 388-6151.
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